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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.21, 32,056.29 and 12,619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.21, 32,056.29 and 12,619.08 is: 17,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.21 : 32,056.29 = 12,619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.21/32,056.29 = 12,619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.21x = 32,056.29 × 12,619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.21x = 404,520,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,520,888.01/23,229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,414.32

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